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Staffordshire firm fined after worker loses finger
5th September 2013 | Health and Safety Signs
Posted by Ben Alexander
A Staffordshire furniture business has been fined after a worker lost a finger in an unguarded machine.
The 61-year-old was attempting to clean an edge banding machine when his left hand was caught by a rotating blade.
An investigation by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) discovered that the interlock safety switch on the machine was defeated, enabling access to the machine while the blade was moving.
HSE inspector Wayne Owen said: “HSE produces a wide range of free guidance to assist companies in carrying out risk assessments, and ensuring that woodworking equipment is safe to use and that people are properly trained. In short, what happened to this employee was easily preventable had the company appropriately considered the risks from their work processes.”
Mr Owen also highlighted that the woodworking industry has one of the highest incident rates in manufacturing, indicating the potential dangers for those who do not take sufficient precautions.
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